Corpus Christi in Nueces County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Kovner-Bobys Homestead
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010
1. Kovner-Bobys Homestead Marker
On original Spanish land grant of 1831, "Rincon de Oso". Built 1851. Lumber of native wood, sawed by hand. Square nails. 3 gables, 2 chimneys.
Commandeered as hospital during the Civil War and in a yellow fever epidemic.
Scene of many gala affairs.
Erected 1965 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 14148.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 27° 48.373′ N, 97° 23.726′ W. Marker is in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County. It is on North Chaparral Street when traveling north. The marker stands in Heritage Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1521 N Chaparral Street, Corpus Christi TX 78401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Merriman House (a few steps from this marker); Grande-Grossman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jalufka-Galatos House (within shouting distance of this marker); French-Galvan House (within shouting distance of this marker); Simon Gugenheim House
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Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010
2. Kovner-Bobys Homestead Marker
Photographed by Steve Gustafson, June 12, 2010
3. Kovner-Bobys Homestead
Aka Merriman-Bobys House.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,117 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2025, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2010, by Steve Gustafson of Lufkin, Texas. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
